Short Story Elements

Front

What is the character who opposes the protagonist's actions called?

Back

Antagonist

Front

How many elements of plot are there?

Back

5

Front

What point of view is told from one character's perspective using 'he' and 'she'?

Back

Third person limited

Front

What genre is at least partially created by the author?

Back

Fiction

Front

What is the point of highest tension in a story called?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What are the events that lead up to the climax called?

Back

Rising action

Front

What is the resolution of the story called?

Back

Denouement

Front

What is the central message or insight of a story called?

Back

Theme

Front

What is a character that does not change throughout the story called?

Back

Flat character